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e.
Make sure that the
Enable iTunes Media Server (Music Only)
check box is selected.
f.
Enter the passcode.
g.
Click the
Allow Control
button.
h.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are saved.
On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the Remote app.You can play
this music on AirPlay devices.
Play Media From a USB Device on TiVo
You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your router.
The TiVo must be on the same network as the router. This feature supports the following file formats:
Video
. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files.
Music
. See and play MP3 files.
Pictures
. View images in .jpg format.
You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and up) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows
or Mac computer in your TiVo user interface.
Set Up the
Router
to Work With TiVo
To set up the
router
to work with TiVo:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
2.
Type
.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is
admin
. The default password is
password
. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
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The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select
ADVANCED > ReadySHARE Storage > Media Server
.
The Media Server Settings page displays.
5.
Make sure that the
Enable TiVo support
check box is selected.
6.
If you changed the setting, click the
Apply
button.
Your settings are saved.
Play Videos
To play videos:
1.
On the TiVo, select
TiVo Central > My Shows
.
2.
Go to the bottom of the list and select the
R7500v2
.
Play Music or View Photos
To play music or view photos:
1.
On the TiVo, select
TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases
.
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2.
Select an item to play or watch.
Copy TiVo Files to a Computer
To copy TiVo files to a computer:
Use the TiVo Desktop accessory, available at
.
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9
Share a USB Printer
The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your
router
.
You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
on page 95
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
on page 95
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
on page 95
Use the Shared Printer
on page 97
View or Change the Status of a Printer
on page 98
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer
on page 99
Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings
on page 100
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Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer
Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark) request that you do not connect the
USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so.
To install the driver and cable the printer:
1.
On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, install the driver software for the USB
printer.
If the printer driver is not installed, contact the printer manufacturer.
2.
Use a USB printer cable to connect the USB printer to a
router
USB port.
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
The utility works on Windows and Mac computers.
To download the utility:
1.
Visit
www.netgear.com/readyshare
.
2.
Scroll down to the Print From the Comfort of Your Home Network section at the bottom of the screen.
3.
Click one of the following links.
Download PC installer and get started
. This is the utility for Windows computers.
Download Mac installer and get started
. This is the utility for MAC computers.
Download the genie App and get started
. This is the utility for smart phones and tablets.
4.
Follow the onscreen instructions to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file.
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility
You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer that will share the printer. After you
install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer.
To install the utility:
1.
Double-click the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file that you downloaded.
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